Sunday Jan 29 | The Westerner
Hispanic leaders call for protection of public lands
Hispanic leaders from throughout the state have banded together to call for congressional leaders to enact federal legislation to protect public lands in southern New Mexico, such as the Organs; the Robledo Mountains, near Radium Springs; the Potrillo Mountains, and Sierra de las Uvas.
Their View: As a dog lover, I could never vote for Romney
I don't have any close friends, despite my unusually good skin. There's a good reason for it, and eventually it will reflect poorly on Mitt Romney, Republican aspirant for the presidency.
Our View: Spaceport's southern road key to success
The recent announcement that a full environmental impact study will not be needed for construction of a proposed southern road to Spaceport America was great news for businesses in Dona Ana County looking to take advantage of the influx of well-heeled space tourists expected by next year.
Alberta woman dies in crash near Radium Springs
RCMP investigators said the 45-year-old motorist, whose name wasn't released, was northbound on Highway 93/95 when she lost control and went into the path of a southbound bus.
Do a Ana County Sheriff: Band together, be vigilant to stop home burglaries
On the heels of a recent string of burglaries in the Radium Springs area, Do a Ana County Sheriff Todd Garrison is appealing to neighborhoods throughout Do a Ana County to band together.